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Corpus Rubenianum Ludwig Burchard

A complete overview of Rubens's works. This impressive catalogue, which is based on the lifetime's work of its creator, Ludwig Burchard, includes over 40 books where you can read literally everything about Rubens's work.

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This ambitious project charts over 2,500 compositions and 10,000 works of art. This work is based on the documentation on artworks belonging to the Rubens specialist Ludwig Burchard (1886-1960), which was gifted to the City of Antwerp in the 1960s. The non-profit organisation Centrum Rubenianum took on responsibility for this massive task. The first volume was published in 1968 and work will still be ongoing on the final volumes over the next few years.  


The Corpus Rubenianum Ludwig Burchard contains text and explanations about every work – however small or large – that came into being under Rubens's supervision, ranging from drawings and sketches to graphics and tapestries. Even high-quality copies in the style of Rubens but produced by his pupils, assistants or successors are included.  


Each volume deals with a different topic and for each one, a researcher with a passion for the topic was sought so that he or she could come and enrich the work with his/her scientific knowledge. The result? Visitors can fully immerse themselves into Rubens's life and work. The Corpus Rubenianum can be ordered from the publisher, is available in the Rubenshuis library or can be searched online below. 
 

Digital updates 

We have been working to make this brilliant work available online since 2013. Each work of art is recorded in digital form, new research findings are added and the best possible image included. 


Books that are more than 15 years old are searchable in the form of full-text PDF files. You can leaf through the digitised volumes as if you actually are holding them in your hands.  


To make this a reality, we are collaborating with our partner, the Netherlands Institute for Art History (RKD). Our plan is to show all of the works online by 2027.  

IV (1). The Holy Trinity, The Life of the Virgin, Madonnas and The Holy Family: The Holy Trinity and The Life of the Virgin
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IV (1). The Holy Trinity, The Life of the Virgin, Madonnas and The Holy Family: The Holy Trinity and The Life of the Virgin

Fiona Healy
Ed. Brecht Vanoppen 
2024. 2 vols., 660 p., 398 ill. (ISBN 978-1-915487-42-1)
IV (2). The Holy Trinity, The Life of the Virgin, Madonnas and The Holy Family: Madonnas and The Holy Family. I
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IV (2). The Holy Trinity, The Life of the Virgin, Madonnas and The Holy Family: Madonnas and The Holy Family. I

IV (3). The Holy Trinity, The Life of the Virgin, Madonnas and The Holy Family: Madonnas and The Holy Family. II. The Large Altarpieces
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IV (3). The Holy Trinity, The Life of the Virgin, Madonnas and The Holy Family: Madonnas and The Holy Family. II. The Large Altarpieces

V (1). The Life of Christ before the Passion: the Youth of Christ
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V (1). The Life of Christ before the Passion: the Youth of Christ

Hans Devisscher & Hans Vlieghe
Eds Marieke D'Hooghe, Bert Schepers, Isabelle Van Tichelen, Prisca Valkeneers, Hans Vlieghe
2014. 2 vol., 560 p., 95 ill. (ISBN 978-1-872501-71-0)
V (2). The Life of Christ before the Passion: the Ministry of Christ
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V (2). The Life of Christ before the Passion: the Ministry of Christ

Koen Bulckens
Eds Bert Schepers, Brecht Vanoppen et al.
2017. 1 vol., 360 p., 195 ill. (ISBN 978-1-909400-86-3)
XI (1). Mythological subjects : Achilles to the Graces
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XI (1). Mythological subjects : Achilles to the Graces

Elizabeth McGrath, Gregory Martin, Fiona Healy, Bert Schepers, Carl Van de Velde, Karolien De Clippel
Eds Elizabeth McGrath, Bert Schepers et al.
2016. 2 vols., 944 p., 466 ill. (ISBN 978-0-905203-67-6)
XI (2). Mythological subjects : Hercules to Olympus
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XI (2). Mythological subjects : Hercules to Olympus

Elizabeth McGrath, Bert Schepers, Nils BĂĽttner, Gregory Martin, Jeremy Wood, Eveliina Juntunen, Gerlinde Gruber, Fiona Healy
Eds Elizabeth McGrath, Bert Schepers, Brecht Vanoppen
2022. 2 vols., 946 p., 450 ill. (ISBN 978-1-912554-86-7)
XI (3). Mythological Subjects O-Z
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XI (3). Mythological Subjects O-Z

XII. Allegories and Subjects from Literature
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XII. Allegories and Subjects from Literature

Nils BĂĽttner
Eds Bert Schepers, Brecht Vanoppen et al.
2018. 2 vols., 856 p., 308 ill. (ISBN 978-1-912554-11-9)
XIII (2). Subjects from History. The Decius Mus Series
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XIII (2). Subjects from History. The Decius Mus Series

Reinhold Baumstark and Guy Delmarcel
Eds Arnout Balis, Isabelle Van Tichelen, Elizabeth McGrath
2019. 2 vols., 776 p., 260 ill. (ISBN 978-1-912554-23-2)
XIII (3). Subjects from History. The Constantine Series
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XIII (3). Subjects from History. The Constantine Series

Koenraad Brosens
Eds Hans Vlieghe, Bert Schepers, Prisca Valkeneers, Marieke D'Hooghe
2011. 1 vol., 400 p., 135 ill. (ISBN 978-1-905375-86-8)
XIV (2). The Henri IV Series
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XIV (2). The Henri IV Series

Alexis Merle du Bourg
Eds Bert SChepers, Brecht Vanoppen, Isabelle Van Tichelen et al.
2017. 1 vol., 484 p., 144 ill. (ISBN 978-1-909400-96-2)
XIV (1). The Medici Series
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XIV (1). The Medici Series

Nils BĂĽttner
Eds Isabelle van Tichelen, Brecht Vanoppen
2024. 2 vols., 802 p., 268 ill. (ISBN: 978-1-915487-27-8)
XVII. Genre Scenes
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XVII. Genre Scenes

Nils BĂĽttner
Ed. Bert Schepers
2019. 1 vol., 464 p., 200 ill. (ISBN 978-0–905203–73–7) 
XIX (3). Portraits of Unidentified and Newly Identified Sitters Painted in Antwerp
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XIX (3). Portraits of Unidentified and Newly Identified Sitters Painted in Antwerp

Katlijne Van der Stighelen and Hans Vlieghe
Ed. Isabelle Van Tichelen
2021. 1 vol., 410p., 135 ill. (ISBN978-1-912554-63-8)
XIX (4). Portraits after Existing Prototypes
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XIX (4). Portraits after Existing Prototypes

Koenraad Jonckheere
Eds Bert Schepers, Brecht Vanoppen et al.
2016. 1 vol., 340 p., 217 ill. (ISBN 978-1-909400-58-0)
XX (1). Anatomical Studies
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XX (1). Anatomical Studies

Michael W. Kwakkelstein
Eds Nils BĂĽttner and Brecht Vanoppen
2022. 1 vol., 220 p., 156 ill. (ISBN 978-0-905203-80-5)
XX (2). Study heads
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XX (2). Study heads

Nico Van Hout
Eds Bert Schepers and Brecht Vanoppen
2020. 2 vols., 680 p., 490 ill. (ISBN 978-1-912554-65-2)
XXII (2). Architecture and Sculpture: Rubens’s House
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XXII (2). Architecture and Sculpture: Rubens’s House

Nora De Poorter and Frans Baudouin
Eds Arnout Balis, Brecht Vanoppen, Isabelle Van Tichelen et al.,
2022. 2 vol., 704 p., 444 ill. (ISBN 978-1-912554-64-5)
XXII (3). Architecture and Sculpture: The Jesuit Church of Antwerp
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XXII (3). Architecture and Sculpture: The Jesuit Church of Antwerp

Ria Fabri and Piet Lombaerde
Eds Arnout Balis, Brecht Vanoppen et al.
2018. 1 vol., 370 p., 150 ill. (ISBN 978-1-909400-97-9)
XXII (4). Architecture and Sculpture: Architectural Sculpture
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XXII (4). Architecture and Sculpture: Architectural Sculpture

Valerie Herremans
Eds Brecht Vanoppen and Arnout Balis
2019. 1 vol., 380 p., 181 ill. (ISBN 978-1-912554-31-7)
XXII (5). Architecture and Sculpture: Sculpture and Designs for Decorative Art
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XXII (5). Architecture and Sculpture: Sculpture and Designs for Decorative Art

XXV. The Theoretical Notebook
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XXV. The Theoretical Notebook

XXVI (1). Copies and Adaptations from Renaissance and Later Artists: German and Netherlandish Artists
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XXVI (1). Copies and Adaptations from Renaissance and Later Artists: German and Netherlandish Artists

Kristin Lohse Belkin
Eds Carl Van de Velde, Ria De Boodt, Prisca Valkeneers
2009. 2 vols., 600 p., 399 ill. (ISBN 978-1-905375-38-7)
XXVI (2.1). Copies and Adaptations from Renaissance and Later Artists: Italian Masters I. Raphael and his School
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XXVI (2.1). Copies and Adaptations from Renaissance and Later Artists: Italian Masters I. Raphael and his School

Jeremy Wood
Eds Carl Van de Velde, Prisca Valkeneers, Bert Schepers, Ria De Boodt
2010. 2 vols., 717 p., 311 ill. (ISBN 978-1-905375-39-4)
XXVI (2.2). Copies and Adaptations from Renaissance and Later Artists: Italian Masters II. Titian and North Italian Art
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XXVI (2.2). Copies and Adaptations from Renaissance and Later Artists: Italian Masters II. Titian and North Italian Art

Jeremy Wood
Eds Carl Van de Velde and Prisca Valkeneers
2010. 2 vols., 680 p., 246 ill. (ISBN 978-1-905375-40-0)
XXVI (2.3). Copies and Adaptations from Renaissance and Later Artists: Italian Masters III. Artists working in Central Italy and France
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XXVI (2.3). Copies and Adaptations from Renaissance and Later Artists: Italian Masters III. Artists working in Central Italy and France

Jeremy Wood
Eds Carl Van de Velde, Bert Schepers, Prisca Valkeneers
2011. 2 vols., 704 p., 306 ill. (ISBN 978-1-905375-41-7)
XXVII (1). Works in Collaboration: Jan Brueghel I & II
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XXVII (1). Works in Collaboration: Jan Brueghel I & II

Christine van Mulders
Eds Prisca Valkeneers, Brecht Vanoppen, Isabelle Van Tichelen et al.
2016. 1 vol., 360 p., 188 ill. (ISBN 978-1-909400-43-6)
XXVII (2). Works in Collaboration: Other Masters
Forthcoming

XXVII (2). Works in Collaboration: Other Masters

XXVIII. Drawings Not Related to the Above Subjects
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XXVIII. Drawings Not Related to the Above Subjects

XXIX. Addenda
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XXIX. Addenda

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